Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA

Question 0

Class

Answer 0

Analgesic, Antipyretic, Anti-Inflammatory

Question 1

Brand Name

Answer 1

Bufferin, Anacin, APC

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Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

In small doses aspirin blocks thromboxane A2

Decreased platelet aggregation

Question 3

Indications and Field Use

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Chest pain or other s/s suggestive of acute myocardial infarction
ECG changes suggestive of acute myocardial infarction
Unstable Angina
Pain, discomfort, fever in adult pt only

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Contraindications

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Bleeding ulcer, hemorrhagic states, hemophilia
Known hypersensitivity to salicylates or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories that has led to hypotension and/or bronchospasm
Children and adolescents

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Adverse Reactions

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Use with caution in patients with hx of asthma. Anaphylactic reactions in sensitive pt’s have occured

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Adult Dosage

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Cardiac: 160mg-325mg (2-4 pediatric chewable tabs), chew and swallowed
Pain/discomfort/fever: 325mg PO, chewed and swallowed

Question 7

Onset of Action, Peak Effects, Duration of Action, Dosage Forms/Packaging

Answer 7

20-30min:2 Hours:4-6 Hours: 81mg-325mg tablet individually packaged